1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3240 mm |